Learning How to deliver brief interventions for alcohol misuse How to assess patients for alcohol use disorders and ensure they get the right level of advice and support.…Published: 10 September 2014
Learning Reporting concerns and whistleblowing How to raise concerns and develop a positive whistleblowing culture to safeguard your patients.…Published: 2 September 2014
Learning New priorities for palliative care The Liverpool Care Pathway has been replaced by five new principles for palliative care, which have a significant impact on pharmacy practice.…Published: 2 September 2014
Learning Atrial fibrillation guideline updates How the latest clinical guidelines change the management of a cardiac arrhythmia affecting 1% of adults in the UK.…Published: 27 August 2014
Learning Acute management and prevention of gout Ways to treat this painful condition that affects almost 900,000 people in the UK and how lifestyle changes can prevent further attacks.…Published: 21 August 2014
Learning Over-the-counter treatments for athlete’s foot This fungal skin infection is estimated to affect more than 15% of the world’s population. Make sure your pharmacy team knows how to advise patients in managing this common condition.…Published: 7 August 2014
Learning Acne vulgaris Acne affects eight out of ten teenagers and can persist into later life. Pharmacists have a wide range of treatments to offer patients.…Published: 25 July 2014
Learning HIV: pathology, diagnosis and prevention The human immunodeficiency virus hijacks the immune system of its host. Despite the success of antiretroviral therapy, challenges still remain in reducing the spread of the virus…Published: 21 July 2014
Learning HIV: management Combined antiretroviral therapy is taken by people with HIV infection to prolong and improve quality of life. Patients require a high level of support to help them adhere to the complex regimens prescribed…Published: 18 July 2014
Learning Treatment of complex oral lesionsPatients with complex oral lesions are often prescribed treatments off-label. Pharmacists can assist in the care of these patients by counselling them on appropriate use of topical preparations.…Published: 18 July 2014